Ventriloquist Dummies | Finding A Ventriloquist Dummy

When you are just beginning in your ventriloquist hobby, your first dummy shouldn't cost you a lot of money. This is because once you get to performing with your puppet, you may decide that this activity is really not something you want to pursue professionally.

The cheapest ventriloquist dummies usually come with no eye movement and are controlled by a simple pull string. These may look a bit unprofessional, but for practicing and getting started these will be suitable. You can always upgrade prior to doing live shows. Amazon.com has several dummies to choose from that are simple and inexpensive.

If your dialogues are geared toward child entertainment, you want a childish dummy to go along with the act. Likewise, if you are entertaining adult audiences, you want a dummy that appears to be older as well.

Also, if your dummy is to place a certain role in your skit, make sure he is dressed accordingly. Don't have your dummy being a policemen wearing regular street clothes. Instead, find a puppet that is in proper uniform.

If you are working on a tight budget, you may want to consider one of two things: Making your own puppet or getting one of the more common, inexpensive dummies. For your own, there are tons of puppet patterns out there that you can use when you are first starting out. You don't need anything extravagant...just something that will hold up during practice.

The Internet is your best source for finding a cheap ventriloquist dummies. You can go for the basic Howdy Doody, Danny O' Day, or Charlie McCarthy versions. Remember, your first dummy should be primarily used for practicing, so doesn't matter what it looks like. However, you will want to invest in something presentable before you begin doing live shows for audiences outside your home.